On 28th March 2017, Indian-Origin British Cabinet Minister, Priti Patel received Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) in London from Y.K Sinha, the Indian High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK). This Award was given to Priti Patel for her outstanding contribution to national and international politics. Her role is strengthening relation between United Kingdom and India, and her support to Indian Diaspora in the UK.